2012 Honda Fit engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Honda Fit — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Three instances of engine misfiring, causing the car to immediately go into a speed limiting mode during driving. This is a major safety hazard and can happen in the middle of high speed driving. The first instance was a 52K miles, second at 69K miles, and third at 130K miles. The most recent…”
filed Jun 27, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 Honda Fit. The contact stated he noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic stated that spark plug #3 was loosened. The ignition wire was replaced, and the spark plug was tightened. The…”
filed Nov 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Fit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fit | 6 | 17% |
| 2019 Fit | 16 | 12% |
| 2018 Fit | 22 | 19% |
| 2017 Fit | 11 | 26% |
| 2016 Fit | 11 | 9% |
| 2015 Fit | 40 | 14% |
| 2013 Fit | 14 | 8% |
| 2011 Fit | 7 | 6% |
| 2010 Fit | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 Fit | 13 | 5% |
| 2008 Fit | 23 | 11% |
| 2007 Fit | 17 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Honda Fit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.